But there’s two parts to what I said about moving a step at a time. One, that it’s towards what I’m drawn to. At that point in time, with the information that I have, what feels right to me ? That’s really the only clue I need to choose my next direction. It might be what others are telling me to do. It might not be. But this rightness is instinctu... See more
The only way to break out of this paralysis is really to act. To move a step at a time towards what I’m drawn to until a clear reason emerges to stop . This single step, the minimum viable action, is powerful, because the minute you take it, you set off reactions that arm you with more information. The fog clears a little, and then some more. The a... See more
“If you're ever wondering what is the right decision, ‘Should I do this, or should I do that? Should I live here, or should I live there? Should I take this job or that job?’ that just the act of choosing one and wholeheartedly committing to it makes your choice the best choice. It is your commitment itself that can make any choice the right choice... See more
The numbness I felt was the result of continuously choosing to ride the gondola in the direction of someone else’s definition of success, moving further and further from my own intuition of a life well lived. When we feel internal turmoil, it ’s a signal from our body to rethink our assumptions. While it’s natural to turn to everyone else — anyone e... See more
two questions to ask when facing a crossroads decision
1. what is my deepest desire here? really get under it, into your body, feel it, for the soul. which decision brings me closer towards that desire?
2. which challenge do I have the capacity for to take on right now? look at this with as much reality as possible.